Enrolled Nurse Assistants

Complete Healthcare Services; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking Enrolled Nurse Assistants to provide one-on-one care for patients in-home or facilities. Roles include basic personal care, medication administration under supervision, and monitoring vital signs. Applicants must have a diploma as a qualified enrolled nurse and understanding of various medical conditions like dementia and ventilation care.

Responsibilities

• Providing basic care and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Administering medications under supervision.
• Documenting patient’s condition and progress.
• Supporting activities of daily living.
• Monitoring and recording vital signs.
• Performing basic wound care.
• Managing feeds for tracheostomy babies.
• Observing changes in patient condition.
• Writing reports in clear English.
• Assessing sleep routines and adjusting care plans.

Skills

Understanding treatment plans

Good communication skills

Knowledge of emergency procedures

Knowledge of Geriatric care

Knowledge of Paediatric care

Knowledge of dementia care

Knowledge of post-stroke care

Knowledge of ventilation care

Knowledge of catheter care

Knowledge of pressure sore prevention

Experience with tracheostomy and PEG patients

Infection prevention knowledge

Education

Diploma as a qualified Enrolled Nurse

Job description

SUMMARY :

Enrolled Nurse Assistants

POSITION INFO :

The successful candidate will work on a one-to-one basis with patients either in the comfort of their homes or in a facility. Minimum requirements to apply for this position include:

• Being part of a multidisciplinary team, with duties revolving around caring for patients such as:
• Adults and Children with Tracheostomies connected to ventilators
• Elderly patients with a focus on Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Quadriplegic patients with PEG Tubes
• Palliative patients at the end of life

Responsibilities include:

• Providing basic care and assisting with personal hygiene (washing, dressing, grooming, feeding, moving, toileting)
• Administering medications under supervision of a registered nurse or family
• Documenting patient’s condition and progress
• Supporting activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Monitoring and recording vital signs
• Performing basic wound care
• Managing feeds for tracheostomy babies using a feeding pump
• Observing changes in patient condition and recording in daily reports
• Writing reports in clear English
• Assessing sleep routines and adjusting care plans accordingly in discussion with the registered nurse

Skills required:

• Understanding treatment plans set by the healthcare team
• Good communication skills with team members, patients, and families
• Knowledge of emergency procedures in a home setting
• Knowledge of Geriatric, Paediatric, Dementia, Post-Stroke, and Ventilation care
• Knowledge of catheter care (indwelling, suprapubic, intermittent)
• Knowledge of pressure sore prevention in bedridden patients
• Experience with tracheostomy and PEG patients, including suctioning
• Infection prevention knowledge

Desired qualifications:

• Diploma as a qualified Enrolled Nurse